pretty minor and without structural impact
so it could definitely be put into action again
but I understand from the seller I purchased it from that it is signed REA and dated 1949
The bank can be emptied by unscrewing the base
This is definitely among my favorite whimsies I've had in the shop--wonderful form with tiered finial-- the topper of which almost feels like a fisted hand--softened with age and wear
Fabulous Large Framed Antique Theorem Painting of Flowers in Urn painting of two figures pretty minor and without structuralA beautiful example of a 19th century gouache watercolor theorem painting, with the urn and flowers cut out and pasted to the backing paper in the true theorem stencil manner. I like this one as much as any I have seen, with its bold, perfectly resolved composition, super rich color, and fine detail. Really a beauty I think, in excellent condition, I would guess mid 19th century. Sold in the frame I found it in, which is in very good condition.